1.0Marin Oral Surgeryhttps://www.marinoralsurgery.comkeithnickelhttps://www.marinoralsurgery.com/author/keithnickel/[rev_slider alias="slide1"] <h3>BEFORE  SEDATION</h3> <ul> <li>You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for 6 hours prior to the appointment.</li> <li>No smoking for at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.</li> <li>A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.</li> <li>The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia.</li> <li>Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.</li> <li>Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.</li> <li>Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.</li> <li>If you take routine oral medications, please take with a very small sip of water.</li> </ul>  rich